2019 Map of Styron Bay

About this map

Cape Lookout National Seashore dominates this coastal landscape, protecting a dynamic chain of barrier islands between Core Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. The map documents the fragile geography of the Outer Banks, specifically the Core Banks, where narrow ribbons of land like Ophelia Banks and Middle Core Banks are separated by shifting waterways. These maritime features, including New Drum Inlet and Ophelia Inlet, illustrate the constant state of change defining the North Carolina coast.